[f. as prec. + -LY.] In a culpable or blameworthy manner; to a culpable degree.
1660. Jer. Taylor, Worthy Commun., ii. § 4. 162 (J.). If we perform this duty pitifully and culpably, it is not to be expected we should communicate holily.
1791. Boswell, Johnson, 25 June an. 1763. Culpably injurious to the merit of that bard.
1855. Macaulay, Hist. Eng., IV. 567. Culpably wanting in filial piety.
